Juncus balticus ssp. ater - Baltic Rush, Wire Rush (Plant)

A tall, spreading rush for moist sunny spots. Occurs naturally throughout much of the state. Plant Characteristics Family Name Juncaceae Species Name Juncus balticus ssp. ater Common Name Baltic Rush, Wire Rush Plant Type Grass/Grass-Like Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Loam, medium draining Flower Color Bronze, Brown, Copper Flowering Months July, August, September, October, November Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 6ft. x 10ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Spreading, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Throughout California, except Tehachapi; to AK, ND, C. America Natural Habitat Moist to more or less dry sites; below 7,200' Specia